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Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge

91307 Causeway Road, Pulau Mabul, Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a late entry actually. I've been to Uncle Chang last Feb 2012 with my parents. The room quite OK for budget accommodation but the foods and services were very poor. We were not welcome once we arrived at their place, and we don't even know where to wait and where to go. The room also not ready yet!... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

I wasn’t sure whether to rate this place 3 stars or 4, to be honest I’m in two minds about Uncle Changs. The good things were, best diving, the dive sites were well worth the effort to get there. Uncle Changs is such good value for money, and were one of the few places that would guarantee me a day... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 via mobile

The following Not so good points are certainly outweighed by good points (see further below). Stayed in chalet, 1 room with Bathroom (nearly as big as the room?) and my wife and I walked past great views, pot plants, nice chairs etc (expectations building up and then) to our view of construction/building materials,piles of building crap, etc for further development... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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The view beats everything but the food is a bit too simple. Best activities are diving, follow by snorkeling, making new friends and enjoy view (walking around the village). The room was clean and with bathroom & toilet attached. Perhaps they can improve on the customer service side. Lastly, it is a nice place to get yourself out from the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012 via mobile
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Funny staff, got pain in my stomach after laughing all the time while staying here. The guys that work here crack jokes every minute. Good food, and alot of it! Best diving experience ever, sipadan is a crazy place! Special thanks to Dive masters (and friends) Santi and Ridwan for making my dive trip an awesome experience. And to Bruno... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

i just got back from Uncle Chang's last week..like everyone else i think the view beat everything..yes i do agree the food is um..a bit weak but u may buy some fresh fish or whatever from local and ask the inhouse chef to cook for you..he's a good cook with a very big heart i must say luv luv luv..and... More

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Athens, Greece
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

My friend and I had a horrible experience at Uncle Chang's. We thought the staff was very rude and they told us lie after lie. The internet they claimed to be working never worked once for the guests, but we saw the staff using the internet and even talking on Skype through laptop computer's. When we confronted them and asked... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

The staff were very accommodating with the pre-trip arrangements though you need to give them some time to respond. Stayed at the chalet which is supposedly newer (think they are building more) which was decent (just need hot water!), food can be better but diving was great! Good dive guides! Nothing much to do after diving though they have live... More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Came here two years ago and they don't have the new chalet room, but we had really fun. The wide blue ocean just by the front of your door is very much what you need. The staff are very friendly and you won't feel lonely. The dive master are excellent.They are very famous with the band who played once a... More

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kota kinabalu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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nice and friendly staff. sipadan is amazing. the new rooms are great (the chalet). the rate is reasonable considering the location is 40-50 minutes boat ride by speedboat from the mainland and all the supply need to bring there. mabul is small island and vegetable and basic supply like electricity, drinking water, meat, even your toilet paper need to be... More

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